Comic-Con 2014 Film Panel Schedule: ‘Star Wars,’ ‘X-Men’ and More

San Diego Comic-Con originally branded itself by aptly showing primarily comicbooks. Now, in its 45th year, the convention has become an entertainment haven, showcasing producers, stars, writers and hundreds of personalities to promote pop culture from July 23-27. View our tentative schedule of Comic-Con’s film panels and events below, with further updates as they are announced. Variety will be in attendance at SDCC as well, bringing the news, interviews and important panel information to the web.

“The Legacy and Return of Battlestar Galactica” (10:30 a.m., Room 6BCF) Original series actors Richard Hatch, Jamie Bamber and Luciana Carro, as well as the show’s science consultant Dr. Kevin Grazier and auction producer Alec Peters, host a discussion on the upcoming movie. Surprise guests and theatrical trailers are planned.

“Godzilla and The Master of Monsters” (11:00 a.m., Room 23ABC) A discussion on Eiji Tsuburaya, the “Master of Monsters” who created Godzilla and co-created Ultraman, presented by August Ragone, David E. Chapple and Arian Hinojosa. Panel will feature rare behind-the-scenes photographs of the original “Godzilla” films, as well as a discussion on the “kaiju” genre and its visual effects.

“Sony Pictures Entertainment” (12:30 p.m., Indigo Ballroom) Star Jack Black and director Rob Letterman discuss bringing R. L. Stine’s “Goosebumps” to the big screen on Aug. 7. “Pixels” director Chris Columbus will be featured in a special video announcement about his film, releasing May 15, 2015, along with a chance for an attendee to be featured in the film.

“An Unofficial Look at the Final Middle-Earth Film: The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies” (5:00 p.m., Indigo Ballroom) The staff of TheOneRing.net discuss the final in the Peter Jackson series without studio sanctioning, including rumors and projections.

“WWE Studios and Lionsgate: A Look Behind the Horror of Leprechaun: Origins and See No Evil 2” (7:00 p.m., Room 7AB) “See No Evil 2” directors Jen and Sylvia Soska and actor Kane, “Leprechaun: Origins” director Zach Lipovsky and star Hornswoggle host a panel on their upcoming features. WWE Studios president Michael Luisi will unveil re-designed character art for characters from both films.

“The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – A Look Under the Shell” (8:15 p.m., Room 6DE) Co-creator Kevin Eastman discusses the 30-year history of the franchise with a Q&A featuring crew of the new documentary “Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” Randall Lobb, Isaac Elliott-Fischer, Mark Hussey and Galen Walker.

“Exclusive Sneak Peek Screening of the Showrunners Documentary Film” (3:30 p.m., Horton Grand Theatre) A sneak peek screening of “Showrunners,” a new documentary feature that looks into the jobs of U.S. television showrunners and their colleagues.

“The Superheroes of Legacy Effects” (6:00 p.m., Room 28DE) Members of special effects studio Legacy Effects and other industry figures Alan Scott, John Rosengrant, Shane Mahan, Lindsay MacGowan and Jason Lopes discuss the legacy of effects on film, including behind-the-scenes images, footage and props. Special prizes will be given away.

“Making X-Men: Days of Future Past” (6:30 p.m., Room 5AB) Jeff Goldsmith interviews producer and writer Simon Kinberg about the production of “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” including behind-the-scenes dialogue and an audience Q&A.

“The Steam Engines of Oz, HP Lovecraft, and Pixies: Arcanamation” (6:30 p.m., Room 26AB) Arcanamation debut the opening scene of their upcoming animated feature “Pixies,” as well as behind-the-scenes looks at the production of “The Steam Engines of Oz” and “Howard Lovecraft & The Frozen Kingdom.”

“The Musk of Tusk: An Evening with Kevin Smith” (6:35 p.m., Hall H) Kevin Smith debuts the trailer for his new film “Tusk,” along with an audience Q&A.

“Neil Gaiman Documentary” (7:00 p.m., Room 4) Patrick Meaney and Jordan Rennert give an exclusive first look at their new documentary about fantasy storyteller Neil Gaiman, along with Cat Mihos and a special guest.

“World Premiere of Batman: Assault on Arkham” (7:00 p.m., Ballroom 20) Premiere screening of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s “Batman: Assault on Arkham.” The film will be followed by a discussion with filmmakers James Tucker, Jay Oliva, Andrea Romano and Heath Corson, as well as Kevin Conroy, Matthew Gray Gubler, Troy Baker, John DiMaggio and Victor Lucas. Special announcements and audience prizes will be given.

“Frank Miller’s Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” (2:50 p.m., Hall H) Co-directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller and cast show exclusive footage from their upcoming feature film “Frank Miller’s Sin City: A Dame to Kill For,” followed by a special discussion.

“The World of Indiana Jones” (3:00 p.m., Room 29A) Indyfans’ Brandon Kleyla and other panelist host a discussion of the “Indiana Jones” franchise and “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’s” 30th anniversary.

“Previs Thru Postvis: How HALON Helped Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse to Outer Space Exploration” (6:00 p.m., Room 5AB) HALON Entertainment’s Dan Gregoire and Michael Jackson discuss their work on various motion pictures such as “World War Z” and “Star Trek Into Darkness,” as well as the motion picture and 3D technology used by HALON.

“Fight Club: From Page to Screen and Beyond”(7:00 p.m., Room 25ABC) Director David Fincher, Chuck Palahniuk, Gerald Howard and Rick Kleffel discuss the history behind “Fight Club,” including its journey from novel to film and comics.

“Phil Tippett: Analog and Digital Effects” (7:30 p.m., Room 24ABC) “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park” visual effect designer Phil Tippett discusses his career and shows exclusive clips and footage from his works with Tippett Studio’s Corey Rosen. He will also show his new mobile effects app, Efexio.

“World Premiere of Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon” (2:15 p.m., Room 6A) Warner Bros. Home Entertainment premieres their new animated home video film “Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon” along with directors Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone.